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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Drinker is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting on a barrel, holding a mug. He is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt. The background is plain, with some lines suggesting a floor or ground. The man's pose and expression suggest he is enjoying his drink. His clothing and the barrel he is sitting on give a sense of a rustic or rural setting. This painting is an example of etching, a technique used to create detailed images on paper. You can learn more about this technique and its use in art by exploring the work of artist Cornelis Bega.
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn (1631/32 – 27 August 1664) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.
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